1,900 & Counting — HPP S4-E25

April 4, 2025 Richard C. Harris Podcast Episodes 0

Donovan Dent
Donovan Dent (#2) transferring from New Mexico to UCLA has been one of the most significant portals moves to date.

In the 2025 Final Four edition of HPP, the guys talk about the most significant transfer moves among the nearly 2,000 players in the portal.  Also discussed: chalk dominating the MBB NCAA Tournament, looming eligibility questions, the latest coaching changes, and the logic behind transferring.  And of course, the guys analyze the Final Four and make their predictions for the semifinals and final.  

CHAPTERS:

1.  College Hoops Notebook (4:20)

  • Are NIL and the portal responsible for chalk dominating this tournament?
  • Most Significant Transfer Portal News
  • The Latest NBA Draft Early Entries
  • The Latest Coaching Changes
  • What’s the logic behind all of these transfers?

2.  Final Four Picks (1:30:54)

  • Florida (-2.5, -155) vs. Auburn (+2.5, +130)
  • Houston (+4.5, +205) vs. Duke (-4.5, -260)
  • Champion:  Duke -100, Florida +300, Houston +440, & Auburn +540

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Author

  • Richard C. Harris

    Richard has worked as a sports writer/editor/scout/analyst since 1998. He has been credentialed for a variety of special events and games by the NBA, the NFL, the G League, and numerous college athletic programs and conferences. He has contributed to various magazines, radio shows, and a number of other sites, including ESPN.com, SI.com, and USAToday.com. Richard is the former CEO of FantasyFootballExperts.com and a former member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). An active member of the US Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), Rich is currently the Managing Director at Hoops Prospects, a site that specializes in evaluating potential pro basketball talent. Follow on Twitter @HoopsProspects.

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